Harness the power of Lime APIs for free to build innovative trading strategies and compete with the best.
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Challenge starts on: March 17th, 2025
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API Alpha League
Limex Trading Challenge
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avg. order execution speed through API
250 µs
with ultra-low latency
99.9% uptime
orders executed daily
40 million+
in financial markets
20+years
shares executed in Q4’24
6 billion+
$1000 each for two first nominations. Participants ranking from 2nd to 15th place will each earn $100.
Win the Challenge
to earn up to $2,000
to earn up to $2,000
prize pool
$3,500
Infinite opportunities
Our infrastructure
Your strategies
How will you compete?
Secure cash prizes, earn certification, and showcase your strategy to the world.
4. Win & Earn Recognition
3. Compete & Optimize
Refine your strategy as you trade over 30 days to climb the leaderboard.
2. Build & Deploy
Code and test your strategy in a live market.
Register and receive access to the Lime Trading API.
- Sign Up & Get API Access
Stay tuned to track your performance and compete with other traders!
Leaderboard
Paper trading only during the challenge
Trade stocks and ETFs with $100,000 USD in virtual capital
Direct market access to NYSE, NASDAQ, and BATS
Why join Limex Challenge?
The team of experts
Learn from the best and boost your skills with exclusive mentorship from industry titans
Chief AI Officer & Head of Quantitative Research at Quantmate
Nicole Königstein
CEO of Limex Quantum
Dmitry Sukhanov
Rustem Kalmetev
Head of R&D at Limex Quantum
Slav Arbuzov
Founder of Ziplime Algorithmic trader with 15+ years of experience
20+ years in active trading
Mike Ser
Global trading expert with 20+ years of experience
Chris Tubby
Certificates Certificates
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Certificates Certificates
All participants receive an official Lime Trading Certificates to showcase their skills
XX participants joined the challenge
By submitting this form, you acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Limex Challenge.
Logistics
Frequently asked questions
Everyone who is interested in trading is welcome!
The Challenge runs monthly, giving you regular opportunities to participate, learn, and earn.
Yes! The Limex Challenge is a monthly recurring circuit challenge. You’re welcome to join or rejoin anytime.
Trading begins on March 17th, 2025, at the official start of the Challenge. Please note that placing orders before the competition begins is not permitted to ensure equal conditions for all participants.
Participation
No, this is a risk-free challenge! You’ll be given $100,000 in virtual funds to practice and refine your strategies.
Use the 30-day demo account from Lime Trading to participate. Your login credentials will be sent via email after signing up.
You don’t need to open a brokerage account to participate—the challenge runs on free demo accounts.
Yes, you can choose your trading style. You can trade using Screen Trading or API, depending on your preference and expertise.
You can trade Stocks and ETFs listed on NYSE, NASDAQ and BATS.
Competition rules
Participant rankings are calculated based on the criteria outlined in the Terms and Conditions, specifically Part 3: Winner Selection Criteria. Please refer to that section for detailed information on how winners are determined.
You’ll have the opportunity to share trading signals, let others copy your trading strategies, and gain recognition among peers by posting it in the Limex Marketplace.
Support & resources
Yes! We offer weekly mentoring sessions led by professionals to help you refine your strategies and improve your trading skills.
Yes! After receiving the confirmation email with your account credentials, you can log in to the Limex Challenges platform, where you'll find all the necessary resources to help you prepare before the Challenge begins.
